Neumann AK 30

Active Mic Capsule

AK... active capsules are part of the variable miniature microphone system. Together with the KM 100 output stage AK... active capsules form a complete microphone. AK 30 and KM 100, for example, make up the KM 130.

The AK 30 produces a flat frequency response up to 10kHz. In the free sound field the microphone has a boost of approximately 7dB at 10kHz. The microphone is best applied as a spot microphone for piano, wind instruments, strings, percussion and drums, room ambiance capturing or stereo recording.AK 30 is a diffuse-field equalized pressure transducer with a free-field treble boost (approx. 7 dB at 10 kHz). The frequency response in the diffuse sound field is flat up to 10 kHz.